In 1938, as America was reeling from the Great Depression, a stocky, dung-colored, knobby-kneed racehorse named Seabiscuit captured the nations attention. Columnist Walter Winchell named him one of the years top ten newsmakers, along with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler. Meanwhile, the Biscuits equine image sold everything from ladies hats to oranges to dry-cleaning services.

For those who loved the film Seabiscuit, the real story of this amazing racehorse is a must-see. American Experience: Seabiscuit tells the story of the unlikely champion who became Americas hero and of the men who nurtured his potential and drove him to superstardom. Narrated by Scott Glenn, the 60-minute documentary animates Laura Hillenbrands best-selling book Seabiscuit: An American Legend, weaving thrilling archival footage of Seabiscuits major races with commentary by those who knew his owner, trainer, and jockeys.